Death Investigation update

Death Investigation (Update)

This Press Release is being distributed on behalf of the 19th judicial Critical Incident Response Team.

At approximately 0149 hours, on February 23, 2019, deputies with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service for an unwanted person at a residence in the 4700 block of Everglade Ct in Hill-N-Park in unincorporated Weld County. When deputies arrived, a physical altercation ensued between the deputies and a male party. During the physical altercation the male party stopped breathing. CPR was provided by deputies on scene until medical personnel arrived. The male was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, the identity of the deceased party, as well as the cause of death will be released at the end of the forensic investigation.”

The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team will be handling this investigation.

This is an active investigation and more details will be released as they become available. All media inquiries will be handled by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.